Reflect

This is one of those words with multiple meanings and uses. My Nica kid always asked why does English have so many words that sound the same but have different meanings and uses. I actually like the word reflect because of the two most common uses of the word. To reflect is to “cast back…

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What If?

These to words open up millions of opportunities for the story to take a different route. They can be uttered with expectancy or they can be uttered in desperation. I’m always looking for options when something unexpected happens. Just yesterday, I was in another state, in another town when I hoped in my vehicle to…

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Strong & Steady

I really like balance. I like to keep my life in balance. If I work too much, I feel a bit stressed out. If I play too much, I feel like I’m losing my drive for excellence. There are so many areas of my life that finding a good balance is very important.  One of…

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His Reputation

This is a word that is about another’s perspective or view of someone’s behavior. I know people who used to have a bad reputation, but they’ve changed their lives and now they have a favorable or good reputation. I think a good reputation has to do with honor, respect and integrity. I also think a…

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Trouble

I remember as a kid learning what it meant to be “in trouble”. When I stepped outside the rules that my parents had set for me, I was “in trouble”. There was punishment to follow. I remember in grade school at Knifley Elementary learning how to avoid getting into trouble. I should be quiet when…

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A Brief History Lesson

I loved history as a youngster. I was intrigued with Kentucky history and US History as a child. As an adult, I began to realize the significance of studying history. History can be a good predictor of our present and our future. We humans are interesting to observe. I think it was Winston Churchill who…

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